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A Trick to Iron Sleeves
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A Trick to Iron Sleeves

January 21, 2015

Does anyone love to iron? We sure don’t…especially the weird parts, like sleeves! We know you can buy special ironing…

Keep Your Cake from Sticking to the Plate

Keep Your Cake from Sticking to the Plate

December 16, 2014

'Tis the season for lots of goodies! If cake is going to be the centerpiece of your next party and…

Emergency Laundry Detergent Substitute

Emergency Laundry Detergent Substitute

November 13, 2014

If you’re out of laundry detergent and you need to do a wash, DO NOT use dishwashing liquid! Use this other common household cleaner instead…

Unshrink Your Wool Sweater
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Unshrink Your Wool Sweater

October 21, 2014

If you have a wool sweater that has become too snug, we've got a tip that'll bring it back to…

No More Hard Edges On Your Cheese
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No More Hard Edges On Your Cheese

September 26, 2014

You know those hard, translucent edges that form on your block of cheese when it sits in the fridge for…

Easy Way to Make Meatballs

Easy Way to Make Meatballs

September 4, 2014

We just discovered this, and it works great. If you are pan-frying a close-knit group of delicate, small food items…

6 Life Hacks Everyone Should Know
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6 Life Hacks Everyone Should Know

Julie Edelman | August 26, 2014

Shoe polish…adhesive remover…wood stain…what do these have in common? You can replace each of them with something in your fridge…

Easier Deviled Eggs

Easier Deviled Eggs

August 11, 2014

Deviled eggs remain our favorite “starter” at any family gathering, and even though they aren't new or hip—who cares, people…

Clean Marker, Crayon or Pen Off Your Wall

Clean Marker, Crayon or Pen Off Your Wall

July 23, 2014

To remove marker, crayon or pen from your walls, use the right kind of cleaner. Here’s the right cleaner to choose for each of these jobs.

Quick Cures for Clutter

Quick Cures for Clutter

Julie Morgenstern | July 1, 2014

You may be putting off clearing out clutter because the task seems daunting and tedious—but it doesn’t have to be.…

Best Tool for Egg Salad and Guacamole

Best Tool for Egg Salad and Guacamole

May 23, 2014

We love multitasking kitchen tools that don’t take up too much counter space and are easy to clean. What's not…

Get Scuff Marks Off Your Wood Floors

Get Scuff Marks Off Your Wood Floors

April 17, 2014

The plumber did a good job fixing that leak, but he left a trail of scuff marks on your hardwood…

Carpet-Cleaning Tricks from the Queen of Clean

Carpet-Cleaning Tricks from the Queen of Clean

Linda Cobb | April 14, 2014

There are a lot of carpet-cleaning products on the market that claim to do the same job as professional carpet-cleaning…

22 Clever Household Tips
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22 Clever Household Tips

Julie Edelman | March 24, 2014

You'll Wonder How You Lived Without Them Sure you can buy cleaners and special tools and chemicals and repair kits.…

Free Up Space in Your Closet

Free Up Space in Your Closet

January 14, 2014

Your closet rod will not accept one more hanger. Throwing your tops and sweaters around the bedroom is not an…